20 risers & fallers (Week 6)

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First, what a MNF game last night. That Kyren TD at the end of regulation won my matchup in two different leagues. That was one hell of a sweat.

Second, you might’ve noticed that I missed a few newsletters lately. To be completely honest, I’m struggling to keep up with it. So I’m dialing it back to Tues, Wed, Thur.

• Tues = Risers & fallers

• Wed = Buy low, sell high charts

• Thur = Matchup analysis

I’m also temporarily removing the “Best Content” section of the newsletter. It’s one of the most clicked parts of the newsletter, but I noticed it seemed a little disorganized today. So we’re going to make some tweaks to make it better.

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Note: these are all written from a Redraft POV unless stated otherwise:

10 stock risers:

1. Drake Maye (QB, NE): (233 mentions last 7 days): Completed 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards and 4 TDs with no turnovers, plus a rushing TD, after 1 TD and 6 INTs over Weeks 1-3. Analysts say he looks like an every-week QB1 again, and several put him back in the top 5.

2. Malik Nabers (WR, NYG): (156 mentions last 7 days): Caught 11 of 20 targets for 121 yards and a TD, his 2nd straight 100-yard game, as his snap share climbed from 52% in Week 1 to 90%. Analysts say he’s back as a full-time player and expect his heavy usage to continue.

3. Isaiah Likely (TE, NYG): (117 mentions last 7 days): Caught 11 of 13 targets for 94 yards and 2 TDs, giving him 25 targets over his last 2 games. Analysts say he has quickly become the Giants’ go-to receiver alongside Nabers, though some expect the combined target share to come down.

4. Christian Watson (WR, GB): (125 mentions last 7 days): Caught 6 of 8 targets for 143 yards and TDs of 53 and 42 yards, drawing 56% of GB’s air yards. Analysts put him in the WR1 conversation thanks to his big-play ability, as long as he stays healthy.

5. Bucky Irving (RB, TB): (164 mentions last 7 days): Ran a season-high 21 times for 165 yards and a TD and caught another TD, with 88.0 rushing yards over expected, the most of any RB in Week 5. Analysts say he’s becoming a workhorse RB1, though some aren’t sure the role sticks.

6. Germie Bernard (WR, PIT): (61 mentions last 7 days): Played 92% of snaps and led PIT with 9 targets, catching 6 for 80 yards, with Michael Pittman on IR. Analysts see a path to more work with Roman Wilson (finger) also out, and call him a flex option for Week 6.

7. Parker Washington (WR, JAX): (154 mentions last 7 days): Caught 6 of 9 targets for 124 yards and both of Trevor Lawrence’s TDs (51 and 27 yards), the 2nd the go-ahead score. Analysts call him Lawrence’s go-to option in big moments, and some say to buy even at a high price.

8. George Pickens (WR, DAL): (160 mentions last 7 days): Set season highs with 13 targets, 9 catches and 130 yards, and scored his first TD of the season, while CeeDee Lamb drew 5 targets before leaving with a quad injury. Analysts call it his first breakout game of 2026, and some say to buy.

9. Samaje Perine (RB, CIN): (29 mentions last 7 days): Out-carried Chase Brown 14-13 for 68 yards and caught a TD, after 13 carries total over Weeks 1-4. Analysts say he was the more effective runner and is worth stashing, though most still see Brown as the lead back.

10. Tyler Warren (TE, IND): (85 mentions last 7 days): Caught 7 of 9 targets for a team-high 83 yards and ran in IND’s only TD. He’s averaging 7.2 targets per game, a 122-target pace. Analysts say his volume keeps him in TE1 range despite a tough upcoming schedule for TEs.

10 stock fallers:

1. Justin Herbert (QB, LAC): (152 mentions last 7 days): Threw for a season-low 121 yards and turned it over twice in the 4th quarter. He has a 4th-quarter turnover in all 5 games, and his 9 turnovers are tied for the league lead. Analysts call him a sit and even droppable.

2. Chase Brown (RB, CIN): (141 mentions last 7 days): Played a season-low 60% of snaps, was out-carried 14-13 by Samaje Perine and lost a fumble, with 49 rushing yards on his last 22 carries. Analysts say his hold on the backfield is less secure, which lowers his weekly floor.

3. Cam Skattebo (RB, NYG): (122 mentions last 7 days): Fumbled at the WAS 24 in overtime of the 27-27 tie, his 4th fumble of the season, tied for the most of any RB. Analysts call ball security a serious problem, note Najee Harris got the goal-line work, and several say to sell.

4. Cam Ward (QB, TEN): (96 mentions last 7 days): Went 23 of 36 for 170 yards, no TDs and an INT in a 26-3 loss, and TEN is last in the league at 11.6 points per game. Analysts say he isn’t developing, and some doubt he’s still the starter by December.

5. Jaylen Waddle (WR, DEN): (101 mentions last 7 days): Caught 2 of 5 targets for 19 yards. Outside his Week 2 game (8-138), he has 10 catches for 66 yards and a TD in 4 games as a Bronco. Analysts blame Bo Nix’s play and now see him as a WR3, with some saying to sell.

6. Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, JAX): (67 mentions last 7 days): Caught 0 of 3 targets and has 6 targets over his last 3 games. He hasn’t topped 40 yards or played two-thirds of the snaps in any game this season. Analysts say his role is shrinking, with Josh Cameron taking on more work.

7. RJ Harvey (RB, DEN): (126 mentions last 7 days): Had 3 carries for 7 yards and 1 target, after 21 targets over his previous 3 games, as J.K. Dobbins out-touched him 20-3. Analysts point to Sean Payton taking back play-calling as a change to monitor.

8. Jeremiyah Love (RB, ARI): (133 mentions last 7 days): Ran 12 times for 22 yards (1.8 per carry) with -21.3 rushing yards over expected, 28th of 30 qualifying RBs. Analysts note a near-even snap split with Tyler Allgeier and injuries to both ankles, and some say to sell now.

9. Dak Prescott (QB, DAL): (150 mentions last 7 days): Went 24 of 42 for 316 yards, 1 TD and 2 INTs, completing 6.0% below expected (27th of 31 QBs). Analysts say TB’s blitzes rattled him, and that pressure hurts more if CeeDee Lamb (quad) misses time.

10. Rome Odunze (WR, CHI): (54 mentions last 7 days): Caught 3 of 9 targets for 40 yards and lost a fumble despite playing 99% of snaps, as CHI benched QB Tyson Bagent. Analysts say he still hasn’t broken out, and some are ready to move on.

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